Operation Concordia - Revision history

Zekes at 04:11, 10 February 2026

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	\|image_desc=A coalition Z-90L loaded with guided bombs headed towards targets within rebel controlled Alecton		\|image_desc=A coalition Z-90L loaded with guided bombs headed towards targets within rebel controlled Alecton
−	\|start_date=November 30th, 2200\|end_date=December 7th, 2200	+	\|start_date=November 30th, 2200\|end_date=December 7th, 2200 </br> (7 days)
	\|location=[[Larrea\|Republic of Alecton-Gallante]]		\|location=[[Larrea\|Republic of Alecton-Gallante]]
	\|force_1_header=Caliphate forces		\|force_1_header=Caliphate forces

SpeccOps at 11:04, 2 September 2025

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	== Background ==		== Background ==
	[[File:Concordia map(1).png\|thumb\|Map of all rebel territory gained and lost during the operation, as well as the air raid of December 2nd. \|453x453px]]		[[File:Concordia map(1).png\|thumb\|Map of all rebel territory gained and lost during the operation, as well as the air raid of December 2nd. \|453x453px]]
−	Alectonese Nationalism has historically been a problem within the Larrean Republic, ever since the Unification Front defeated the Caliphate forces during the Forsetti Civil War. Fundementalist Thalassi Krakenism thrives within the rural communities in the densely forested north of the country. Many terrorist organizations and extremist groups within the republic have originated from these deeply religious parts of Alecton-Gallante, but they have historically been dealt with relatively easily by local law enforcement and intelligence. The exception to this rule has been the Thallas Battalion, which has managed to escape from the mainland and has fled the reaches of Larrean law.	+	Alectonese Nationalism has historically been a problem within the Larrean Republic, ever since the Unification Front defeated the Caliphate forces during the Forsetti Civil War. Fundementalist Thalassi Krakenism thrives within the rural communities in the densely forested north of the country. Many terrorist organizations and extremist groups within the republic have originated from these deeply religious parts of Alecton-Gallante, but they have historically been dealt with relatively easily by local law enforcement and intelligence. The exception to this rule has been the Thallas Battalion, which has managed to escape from the mainland and has fled the reaches of Larrean law, with many theorizing that they are being given refuge in Zuai by the theocratic government.

	The attacks came only days after a Larrean Navy destroyer went missing in the arctic, which had reports of being compromised by Thallas. Journalists were given conflicting answers regarding a Larrean Navy lifeboat that was found near an area where signs of a battle between Thallas and the arctic pirates was detected, with certain sources claiming that a note was found threatening a declaration of war by Thallas and other sources speculating that the pirates were behind it. Since the incident is still classified, it is not publicly known whether or not the government knew of the attacks prior to the 30th.		The attacks came only days after a Larrean Navy destroyer went missing in the arctic, which had reports of being compromised by Thallas. Journalists were given conflicting answers regarding a Larrean Navy lifeboat that was found near an area where signs of a battle between Thallas and the arctic pirates was detected, with certain sources claiming that a note was found threatening a declaration of war by Thallas and other sources speculating that the pirates were behind it. Since the incident is still classified, it is not publicly known whether or not the government knew of the attacks prior to the 30th.

SpeccOps at 10:30, 2 September 2025

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	=== December 2nd ===		=== December 2nd ===
−	Just before daybreak on the 2nd of December, fighters were once again scrambled from Tria AFB. This time, as part of the new operation, new units were allowed to be deployed. 3 of the as of yet still prototype versions of the SF-3B Cerberus strike fighters are deployed, with their stealth coatings still being freshly adhered onto their airframe. They are joined by 12 SF-2B Griffins, 4 EF-2B Grizzlies, and 3 of the only finished pre-production versions of the SF-3A models. A second wave of 12 Z-90L's is also deployed. They are reinforced by an AWACS aircraft and an aerial refueling is performed in the Forsetti bay. They are tasked with the complete destruction of all radar, SAM and ballistic missile sites as well as the neutralization of all operating airfields, and plan to hit the southwestern portion of the rebel territory.	+	Just before daybreak on the 2nd of December, fighters were once again scrambled from Tria AFB. This time, as part of the new operation, new units were allowed to be deployed. 3 of the as of yet still prototype versions of the SF-3B Cerberus strike fighters are deployed, with their stealth coatings still being freshly adhered onto their airframe. They are joined by 12 SF-2B Griffins, 4 EF-2B Grizzlies, and 3 of the only finished pre-production versions of the SF-3A models. A second wave of 12 Z-90L's is also deployed. They are reinforced by an AWACS aircraft and an aerial refueling is performed in the Forsetti bay. They are tasked with the complete destruction of all radar, SAM and ballistic missile sites as well as the neutralization of all operating airfields, and plan to hit the southwestern portion of the rebel territory.[[File:UBT-1 Column.png\|thumb\|368x368px\|Invictus MBT's headed for the front lines.]]The Grizzlies lead this combined squadron, followed by the two models of Cerberus. The first run is performed on first daylight. The rebel forces, having expected such an attack had scrambled fighters of their own to patrol the skies. 15 Z-80EL's are spotted by the AWACS, and the coalition force is updated on the situation. The Grizzlies jam all incoming transmissions, giving the go ahead to the Griffins to fire their missiles towards the rebel Z-80's. Simultaneously, the Cerberus-B bombers use this opportunity to penetrate and go full afterburner into the rebel territory, each loaded with ten 1000 kg guided bombs as well as two cruise missiles and multiple anti-radiation missiles. This wall of electric noise, missiles, and bombers hit the rebel fighters all at once. Understanding their situation, they immediately drop altitude and try to assess the threat. Right at that moment however, 10 of the 15 Z-80's are splashed by the missiles. Simultaneously, the Cerberus bombers pass under them, having successfully penetrated the first layer of rebel fighters and radar and rapidly approaching the first targets. The remaining bandits fire off their own missiles, having gotten faint signatures from the Grizzlies. While their attack got off successfully, the Z-80's are hit with the second wave of missiles from the coalition forces, and are all shot out of the sky. The Grizzlies dodge the incoming missiles, which arrived out of energy due to having been fired beyond their effective range. The coalition formation, having stood back and only fired a few missiles, now all charge ahead towards the enemy airspace. The bombers, which at this point had reached their targets, deploy their payloads and turn around. A total of 3 airfields (including the largest one, XXXX air force base), 10 SAM sites, 5 radar installations and 2 missile stations were hit in the attack, crippling the most valuable parts of the rebel air defense. With hundreds of square kilometers now being neutralized, the formation splits up and pushes ahead. The Cerberus bombers are given permission to return back to Salred, while the rest of the formation prepares for the second phase of the attack.
		+	[[File:USLS Dresa.png\|thumb\|368x368px\|USLS Dresa in the Forsetti bay, shortly after performing ranged strikes.]]
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−	The Grizzlies lead this combined squadron, followed by the two models of Cerberus. The first run is performed on first daylight. The rebel forces, having expected such an attack had scrambled fighters of their own to patrol the skies. 15 Z-80EL's are spotted by the AWACS, and the coalition force is updated on the situation. The Grizzlies jam all incoming transmissions, giving the go ahead to the Griffins to fire their missiles towards the rebel Z-80's. Simultaneously, the Cerberus-B bombers use this opportunity to penetrate and go full afterburner into the rebel territory, each loaded with ten 1000 kg guided bombs as well as two cruise missiles and multiple anti-radiation missiles. This wall of electric noise, missiles, and bombers hit the rebel fighters all at once. Understanding their situation, they immediately drop altitude and try to assess the threat. Right at that moment however, 10 of the 15 Z-80's are splashed by the missiles. Simultaneously, the Cerberus bombers pass under them, having successfully penetrated the first layer of rebel fighters and radar and rapidly approaching the first targets. The remaining bandits fire off their own missiles, having gotten faint signatures from the Grizzlies. While their attack got off successfully, the Z-80's are hit with the second wave of missiles from the coalition forces, and are all shot out of the sky. The Grizzlies dodge the incoming missiles, which arrived out of energy due to having been fired beyond their effective range. The coalition formation, having stood back and only fired a few missiles, now all charge ahead towards the enemy airspace. The bombers, which at this point had reached their targets, deploy their payloads and turn around. A total of 3 airfields (including the largest one, XXXX air force base), 10 SAM sites, 5 radar installations and 2 missile stations were hit in the attack, crippling the most valuable parts of the rebel air defense. With hundreds of square kilometers now being neutralized, the formation splits up and pushes ahead. The Cerberus bombers are given permission to return back to Salred, while the rest of the formation prepares for the second phase of the attack.
−	[[File:UBT-1 Column.png\|thumb\|368x368px\|Invictus MBT's headed for the front lines.]]
	The massive strike prompted the rebels to scramble all of their remaining aircraft into the skies, not anticipating the scale of the counterattack. As time passes, all remaining 25 fighters of the rebels get up in the air, but are picked off one by one. After half an hour in the sky, all rebel fighters had been neutralized. As the formation is running out of missiles, they perform the last part of the operation and proceed to neutralize the rest of the rebel air defenses, rotating out aircraft as they each run out of munitions or fuel. By 7 AM, all major targets in the rebel controlled area are destroyed. Coalition air dominance is established at last, having lost only one aircraft (a crusader II) with no loss of life. The air operation was the largest since the civil war.		The massive strike prompted the rebels to scramble all of their remaining aircraft into the skies, not anticipating the scale of the counterattack. As time passes, all remaining 25 fighters of the rebels get up in the air, but are picked off one by one. After half an hour in the sky, all rebel fighters had been neutralized. As the formation is running out of missiles, they perform the last part of the operation and proceed to neutralize the rest of the rebel air defenses, rotating out aircraft as they each run out of munitions or fuel. By 7 AM, all major targets in the rebel controlled area are destroyed. Coalition air dominance is established at last, having lost only one aircraft (a crusader II) with no loss of life. The air operation was the largest since the civil war.

SpeccOps at 10:24, 2 September 2025

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	The Grizzlies lead this combined squadron, followed by the two models of Cerberus. The first run is performed on first daylight. The rebel forces, having expected such an attack had scrambled fighters of their own to patrol the skies. 15 Z-80EL's are spotted by the AWACS, and the coalition force is updated on the situation. The Grizzlies jam all incoming transmissions, giving the go ahead to the Griffins to fire their missiles towards the rebel Z-80's. Simultaneously, the Cerberus-B bombers use this opportunity to penetrate and go full afterburner into the rebel territory, each loaded with ten 1000 kg guided bombs as well as two cruise missiles and multiple anti-radiation missiles. This wall of electric noise, missiles, and bombers hit the rebel fighters all at once. Understanding their situation, they immediately drop altitude and try to assess the threat. Right at that moment however, 10 of the 15 Z-80's are splashed by the missiles. Simultaneously, the Cerberus bombers pass under them, having successfully penetrated the first layer of rebel fighters and radar and rapidly approaching the first targets. The remaining bandits fire off their own missiles, having gotten faint signatures from the Grizzlies. While their attack got off successfully, the Z-80's are hit with the second wave of missiles from the coalition forces, and are all shot out of the sky. The Grizzlies dodge the incoming missiles, which arrived out of energy due to having been fired beyond their effective range. The coalition formation, having stood back and only fired a few missiles, now all charge ahead towards the enemy airspace. The bombers, which at this point had reached their targets, deploy their payloads and turn around. A total of 3 airfields (including the largest one, XXXX air force base), 10 SAM sites, 5 radar installations and 2 missile stations were hit in the attack, crippling the most valuable parts of the rebel air defense. With hundreds of square kilometers now being neutralized, the formation splits up and pushes ahead. The Cerberus bombers are given permission to return back to Salred, while the rest of the formation prepares for the second phase of the attack.		The Grizzlies lead this combined squadron, followed by the two models of Cerberus. The first run is performed on first daylight. The rebel forces, having expected such an attack had scrambled fighters of their own to patrol the skies. 15 Z-80EL's are spotted by the AWACS, and the coalition force is updated on the situation. The Grizzlies jam all incoming transmissions, giving the go ahead to the Griffins to fire their missiles towards the rebel Z-80's. Simultaneously, the Cerberus-B bombers use this opportunity to penetrate and go full afterburner into the rebel territory, each loaded with ten 1000 kg guided bombs as well as two cruise missiles and multiple anti-radiation missiles. This wall of electric noise, missiles, and bombers hit the rebel fighters all at once. Understanding their situation, they immediately drop altitude and try to assess the threat. Right at that moment however, 10 of the 15 Z-80's are splashed by the missiles. Simultaneously, the Cerberus bombers pass under them, having successfully penetrated the first layer of rebel fighters and radar and rapidly approaching the first targets. The remaining bandits fire off their own missiles, having gotten faint signatures from the Grizzlies. While their attack got off successfully, the Z-80's are hit with the second wave of missiles from the coalition forces, and are all shot out of the sky. The Grizzlies dodge the incoming missiles, which arrived out of energy due to having been fired beyond their effective range. The coalition formation, having stood back and only fired a few missiles, now all charge ahead towards the enemy airspace. The bombers, which at this point had reached their targets, deploy their payloads and turn around. A total of 3 airfields (including the largest one, XXXX air force base), 10 SAM sites, 5 radar installations and 2 missile stations were hit in the attack, crippling the most valuable parts of the rebel air defense. With hundreds of square kilometers now being neutralized, the formation splits up and pushes ahead. The Cerberus bombers are given permission to return back to Salred, while the rest of the formation prepares for the second phase of the attack.
−	[[File:UBT-1 Column.png\|thumb\|368x368px\|Invictus MBT's headed for the front lines ~~near Ikacci~~.]]	+	[[File:UBT-1 Column.png\|thumb\|368x368px\|Invictus MBT's headed for the front lines.]]
	The massive strike prompted the rebels to scramble all of their remaining aircraft into the skies, not anticipating the scale of the counterattack. As time passes, all remaining 25 fighters of the rebels get up in the air, but are picked off one by one. After half an hour in the sky, all rebel fighters had been neutralized. As the formation is running out of missiles, they perform the last part of the operation and proceed to neutralize the rest of the rebel air defenses, rotating out aircraft as they each run out of munitions or fuel. By 7 AM, all major targets in the rebel controlled area are destroyed. Coalition air dominance is established at last, having lost only one aircraft (a crusader II) with no loss of life. The air operation was the largest since the civil war.		The massive strike prompted the rebels to scramble all of their remaining aircraft into the skies, not anticipating the scale of the counterattack. As time passes, all remaining 25 fighters of the rebels get up in the air, but are picked off one by one. After half an hour in the sky, all rebel fighters had been neutralized. As the formation is running out of missiles, they perform the last part of the operation and proceed to neutralize the rest of the rebel air defenses, rotating out aircraft as they each run out of munitions or fuel. By 7 AM, all major targets in the rebel controlled area are destroyed. Coalition air dominance is established at last, having lost only one aircraft (a crusader II) with no loss of life. The air operation was the largest since the civil war.

SpeccOps at 10:22, 2 September 2025

2025-09-02T10:22:52Z

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	The Grizzlies lead this combined squadron, followed by the two models of Cerberus. The first run is performed on first daylight. The rebel forces, having expected such an attack had scrambled fighters of their own to patrol the skies. 15 Z-80EL's are spotted by the AWACS, and the coalition force is updated on the situation. The Grizzlies jam all incoming transmissions, giving the go ahead to the Griffins to fire their missiles towards the rebel Z-80's. Simultaneously, the Cerberus-B bombers use this opportunity to penetrate and go full afterburner into the rebel territory, each loaded with ten 1000 kg guided bombs as well as two cruise missiles and multiple anti-radiation missiles. This wall of electric noise, missiles, and bombers hit the rebel fighters all at once. Understanding their situation, they immediately drop altitude and try to assess the threat. Right at that moment however, 10 of the 15 Z-80's are splashed by the missiles. Simultaneously, the Cerberus bombers pass under them, having successfully penetrated the first layer of rebel fighters and radar and rapidly approaching the first targets. The remaining bandits fire off their own missiles, having gotten faint signatures from the Grizzlies. While their attack got off successfully, the Z-80's are hit with the second wave of missiles from the coalition forces, and are all shot out of the sky. The Grizzlies dodge the incoming missiles, which arrived out of energy due to having been fired beyond their effective range. The coalition formation, having stood back and only fired a few missiles, now all charge ahead towards the enemy airspace. The bombers, which at this point had reached their targets, deploy their payloads and turn around. A total of 3 airfields (including the largest one, XXXX air force base), 10 SAM sites, 5 radar installations and 2 missile stations were hit in the attack, crippling the most valuable parts of the rebel air defense. With hundreds of square kilometers now being neutralized, the formation splits up and pushes ahead. The Cerberus bombers are given permission to return back to Salred, while the rest of the formation prepares for the second phase of the attack.		The Grizzlies lead this combined squadron, followed by the two models of Cerberus. The first run is performed on first daylight. The rebel forces, having expected such an attack had scrambled fighters of their own to patrol the skies. 15 Z-80EL's are spotted by the AWACS, and the coalition force is updated on the situation. The Grizzlies jam all incoming transmissions, giving the go ahead to the Griffins to fire their missiles towards the rebel Z-80's. Simultaneously, the Cerberus-B bombers use this opportunity to penetrate and go full afterburner into the rebel territory, each loaded with ten 1000 kg guided bombs as well as two cruise missiles and multiple anti-radiation missiles. This wall of electric noise, missiles, and bombers hit the rebel fighters all at once. Understanding their situation, they immediately drop altitude and try to assess the threat. Right at that moment however, 10 of the 15 Z-80's are splashed by the missiles. Simultaneously, the Cerberus bombers pass under them, having successfully penetrated the first layer of rebel fighters and radar and rapidly approaching the first targets. The remaining bandits fire off their own missiles, having gotten faint signatures from the Grizzlies. While their attack got off successfully, the Z-80's are hit with the second wave of missiles from the coalition forces, and are all shot out of the sky. The Grizzlies dodge the incoming missiles, which arrived out of energy due to having been fired beyond their effective range. The coalition formation, having stood back and only fired a few missiles, now all charge ahead towards the enemy airspace. The bombers, which at this point had reached their targets, deploy their payloads and turn around. A total of 3 airfields (including the largest one, XXXX air force base), 10 SAM sites, 5 radar installations and 2 missile stations were hit in the attack, crippling the most valuable parts of the rebel air defense. With hundreds of square kilometers now being neutralized, the formation splits up and pushes ahead. The Cerberus bombers are given permission to return back to Salred, while the rest of the formation prepares for the second phase of the attack.
		+	[[File:UBT-1 Column.png\|thumb\|368x368px\|Invictus MBT's headed for the front lines near Ikacci.]]
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	The massive strike prompted the rebels to scramble all of their remaining aircraft into the skies, not anticipating the scale of the counterattack. As time passes, all remaining 25 fighters of the rebels get up in the air, but are picked off one by one. After half an hour in the sky, all rebel fighters had been neutralized. As the formation is running out of missiles, they perform the last part of the operation and proceed to neutralize the rest of the rebel air defenses, rotating out aircraft as they each run out of munitions or fuel. By 7 AM, all major targets in the rebel controlled area are destroyed. Coalition air dominance is established at last, having lost only one aircraft (a crusader II) with no loss of life. The air operation was the largest since the civil war.		The massive strike prompted the rebels to scramble all of their remaining aircraft into the skies, not anticipating the scale of the counterattack. As time passes, all remaining 25 fighters of the rebels get up in the air, but are picked off one by one. After half an hour in the sky, all rebel fighters had been neutralized. As the formation is running out of missiles, they perform the last part of the operation and proceed to neutralize the rest of the rebel air defenses, rotating out aircraft as they each run out of munitions or fuel. By 7 AM, all major targets in the rebel controlled area are destroyed. Coalition air dominance is established at last, having lost only one aircraft (a crusader II) with no loss of life. The air operation was the largest since the civil war.

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	=== December 3rd ===		=== December 3rd ===
		+	[[File:Ajaxnightop.png\|thumb\|369x369px\|A super Ajax deploying tanks at the Alecton Spaceport, shortly before ''The battle of the gates to heaven.'']]
	At 5 AM, the weather conditions improved and ground operations could commence once more. While a path had now been cleared, charging forward would not be the optimal strategy. Since most rebel forces had now gone into hiding among civilian populations, the next phase of operation Concordia would be defined by urban combat. The tanks and artillery which had stationed themselves along the southern front line rolled forward, and swift progress was made by the coalition forces. The armored vehicles belonging to the rebels had become inoperable due to a lack of ammunition, supply lines and fuel. Dozens of vehicles lay scattered among the roads, abandoned yet in perfect condition. The highway system proved effective, just as it had facilitated the blitz-attack of the rebels it now provided a direct route through compromised territory. Progressed would only be slowed down due to coalition forces clearing out towns and cities, to recapture and eliminate remaining rebels. As the convoys moved ever further north and as the sun began descending more and more, liberation of settlements slowed down considerably due to increased ferocity in the skirmished within the cities. Where the rebels had surrendered in droves close to the front line, further north their resolve proved more formidable. Tank combat flared up around sunset, as the remaining operable armored divisions of the rebels had moved further north to prepare for defensive engagements against the coalition forces. At 11 PM, the southern coalition forces had reached the shores of the northern bay.		At 5 AM, the weather conditions improved and ground operations could commence once more. While a path had now been cleared, charging forward would not be the optimal strategy. Since most rebel forces had now gone into hiding among civilian populations, the next phase of operation Concordia would be defined by urban combat. The tanks and artillery which had stationed themselves along the southern front line rolled forward, and swift progress was made by the coalition forces. The armored vehicles belonging to the rebels had become inoperable due to a lack of ammunition, supply lines and fuel. Dozens of vehicles lay scattered among the roads, abandoned yet in perfect condition. The highway system proved effective, just as it had facilitated the blitz-attack of the rebels it now provided a direct route through compromised territory. Progressed would only be slowed down due to coalition forces clearing out towns and cities, to recapture and eliminate remaining rebels. As the convoys moved ever further north and as the sun began descending more and more, liberation of settlements slowed down considerably due to increased ferocity in the skirmished within the cities. Where the rebels had surrendered in droves close to the front line, further north their resolve proved more formidable. Tank combat flared up around sunset, as the remaining operable armored divisions of the rebels had moved further north to prepare for defensive engagements against the coalition forces. At 11 PM, the southern coalition forces had reached the shores of the northern bay.

	While the coalition forces in the south were clearing a way through the Alecton heartland, another assault was being carried out. During the thunderstorm of the early morning, at 3 AM, amphibious assault ships of the Delrassi fleet had sailed north, and stationed themselves off the coast near the space port. They carried with them multiple landing craft and supply vehicles, as they were preparing for a beach landing. The thunderstorm, which had become a roadblock for the southern front, had provided cover and concealment for the northern assault. Supplementing the amphibious landing, multiple squadrons of paratroopers of the 1st and 2nd Areittian army brigades would once more attempt a landing, this time also targeting the north. Ten LV-700 Super Ajax heavy VTOLs disembarked from their ships, carrying with them a multitude of armoured vehicles and troops. The plan was to capture the space port and liberate northern Alecton, forcing the rebels to fight on two fronts. The operations would commence at sunrise, when conditions were clear.		While the coalition forces in the south were clearing a way through the Alecton heartland, another assault was being carried out. During the thunderstorm of the early morning, at 3 AM, amphibious assault ships of the Delrassi fleet had sailed north, and stationed themselves off the coast near the space port. They carried with them multiple landing craft and supply vehicles, as they were preparing for a beach landing. The thunderstorm, which had become a roadblock for the southern front, had provided cover and concealment for the northern assault. Supplementing the amphibious landing, multiple squadrons of paratroopers of the 1st and 2nd Areittian army brigades would once more attempt a landing, this time also targeting the north. Ten LV-700 Super Ajax heavy VTOLs disembarked from their ships, carrying with them a multitude of armoured vehicles and troops. The plan was to capture the space port and liberate northern Alecton, forcing the rebels to fight on two fronts. The operations would commence at sunrise, when conditions were clear.
		+	[[File:Alecton NightOps.png\|thumb\|368x368px\|Paratroopers headed for the Alecton Spaceport, lasers are visible in the background.]]
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	As the horizon slowly became filled with light, the landing craft raced towards the beaches, and the paratroopers and their vehicles started descending near the runway of the spaceport. While most rebel defenses in the area had been moved towards the south, a formidable force was still present at the space port due to it being spared in the previous day's bombardments. First shots would be fired when the rebels, who had been caught completely off guard, met the coalition special forces while attempting to rearm helicopters near the runway. Simultaneously, the landing craft had deployed almost all their troops and vehicles, and the formation raced towards the spaceport. ''The battle of the gates to heaven'', as the media dubbed it, had officially begun at the space port. Special forces cleared the hangars near the runway and made their way southeast towards the launchpads and the space port facilities, while the amphibious troops with their vehicles made their way towards the defenses at the southwestern portion of the port. Coalition casualties were few, as the special forces had now become used to fighting their former countrymen. The two coalition forces met at the vehicle assembly buildings of the port, and the massive buildings became a temporary prison for all the captured rebels. Vehicles and supplies were exchanged as the forces prepared for rebel reinforcements. Enemy armored vehicles began entering the perimeter of the port, and began engaging coalition forces. Tank-on-tank combat began, and soon the port's facilities began taking damage from the fighting. At 1 PM, nearly 7 hours after the landing, the space port was declared liberated. The Larrean flag was raised on the top of the main VAB, and the caliphate black standard which had waved there for 80 hours was lowered and burned.		As the horizon slowly became filled with light, the landing craft raced towards the beaches, and the paratroopers and their vehicles started descending near the runway of the spaceport. While most rebel defenses in the area had been moved towards the south, a formidable force was still present at the space port due to it being spared in the previous day's bombardments. First shots would be fired when the rebels, who had been caught completely off guard, met the coalition special forces while attempting to rearm helicopters near the runway. Simultaneously, the landing craft had deployed almost all their troops and vehicles, and the formation raced towards the spaceport. ''The battle of the gates to heaven'', as the media dubbed it, had officially begun at the space port. Special forces cleared the hangars near the runway and made their way southeast towards the launchpads and the space port facilities, while the amphibious troops with their vehicles made their way towards the defenses at the southwestern portion of the port. Coalition casualties were few, as the special forces had now become used to fighting their former countrymen. The two coalition forces met at the vehicle assembly buildings of the port, and the massive buildings became a temporary prison for all the captured rebels. Vehicles and supplies were exchanged as the forces prepared for rebel reinforcements. Enemy armored vehicles began entering the perimeter of the port, and began engaging coalition forces. Tank-on-tank combat began, and soon the port's facilities began taking damage from the fighting. At 1 PM, nearly 7 hours after the landing, the space port was declared liberated. The Larrean flag was raised on the top of the main VAB, and the caliphate black standard which had waved there for 80 hours was lowered and burned.

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	rebels hunker down in their stronghold, Thallas units reinforce them		rebels hunker down in their stronghold, Thallas units reinforce them
		+	[[File:Screenshot 2025-01-14 012826.png\|thumb\|369x369px\|Coalition UBT-2.]]

	=== December 6th ===		=== December 6th ===

SpeccOps: /* December 3rd */

2025-07-14T01:03:51Z

December 3rd

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	At 5 AM, the weather conditions improved and ground operations could commence once more. While a path had now been cleared, charging forward would not be the optimal strategy. Since most rebel forces had now gone into hiding among civilian populations, the next phase of operation Concordia would be defined by urban combat. The tanks and artillery which had stationed themselves along the southern front line rolled forward, and swift progress was made by the coalition forces. The armored vehicles belonging to the rebels had become inoperable due to a lack of ammunition, supply lines and fuel. Dozens of vehicles lay scattered among the roads, abandoned yet in perfect condition. The highway system proved effective, just as it had facilitated the blitz-attack of the rebels it now provided a direct route through compromised territory. Progressed would only be slowed down due to coalition forces clearing out towns and cities, to recapture and eliminate remaining rebels. As the convoys moved ever further north and as the sun began descending more and more, liberation of settlements slowed down considerably due to increased ferocity in the skirmished within the cities. Where the rebels had surrendered in droves close to the front line, further north their resolve proved more formidable. Tank combat flared up around sunset, as the remaining operable armored divisions of the rebels had moved further north to prepare for defensive engagements against the coalition forces. At 11 PM, the southern coalition forces had reached the shores of the northern bay.		At 5 AM, the weather conditions improved and ground operations could commence once more. While a path had now been cleared, charging forward would not be the optimal strategy. Since most rebel forces had now gone into hiding among civilian populations, the next phase of operation Concordia would be defined by urban combat. The tanks and artillery which had stationed themselves along the southern front line rolled forward, and swift progress was made by the coalition forces. The armored vehicles belonging to the rebels had become inoperable due to a lack of ammunition, supply lines and fuel. Dozens of vehicles lay scattered among the roads, abandoned yet in perfect condition. The highway system proved effective, just as it had facilitated the blitz-attack of the rebels it now provided a direct route through compromised territory. Progressed would only be slowed down due to coalition forces clearing out towns and cities, to recapture and eliminate remaining rebels. As the convoys moved ever further north and as the sun began descending more and more, liberation of settlements slowed down considerably due to increased ferocity in the skirmished within the cities. Where the rebels had surrendered in droves close to the front line, further north their resolve proved more formidable. Tank combat flared up around sunset, as the remaining operable armored divisions of the rebels had moved further north to prepare for defensive engagements against the coalition forces. At 11 PM, the southern coalition forces had reached the shores of the northern bay.

−	While the coalition forces in the south were clearing a way through the Alecton heartland, another assault was being carried out. During the thunderstorm of the early morning, at 3 AM, amphibious assault ships of the Delrassi fleet had sailed north, and stationed themselves off the coast near the space port. They carried with them multiple landing craft and supply vehicles, as they were preparing for a beach landing. The thunderstorm, which had become a roadblock for the southern front, had provided cover and concealment for the northern assault. Supplementing the amphibious landing, multiple squadrons of paratroopers of the 1st and 2nd Areittian army brigades would once more attempt a landing, this time also targeting the north. The plan was to capture the space port and liberate northern Alecton, forcing the rebels to fight on two fronts. The operations would commence at sunrise, when conditions were clear.	+	While the coalition forces in the south were clearing a way through the Alecton heartland, another assault was being carried out. During the thunderstorm of the early morning, at 3 AM, amphibious assault ships of the Delrassi fleet had sailed north, and stationed themselves off the coast near the space port. They carried with them multiple landing craft and supply vehicles, as they were preparing for a beach landing. The thunderstorm, which had become a roadblock for the southern front, had provided cover and concealment for the northern assault. Supplementing the amphibious landing, multiple squadrons of paratroopers of the 1st and 2nd Areittian army brigades would once more attempt a landing, this time also targeting the north. Ten LV-700 Super Ajax heavy VTOLs disembarked from their ships, carrying with them a multitude of armoured vehicles and troops. The plan was to capture the space port and liberate northern Alecton, forcing the rebels to fight on two fronts. The operations would commence at sunrise, when conditions were clear.

−	As the horizon slowly became filled with light, the landing craft raced towards the beaches, and the paratroopers started descending near the runway of the spaceport. While most rebel defenses in the area had been moved towards the south, a formidable force was still present at the space port due to it being spared in the previous day's bombardments. First shots would be fired when the rebels, who had been caught completely off guard, met the coalition special forces while attempting to rearm helicopters near the runway. Simultaneously, the landing craft had deployed almost all their troops and vehicles, and the formation raced towards the spaceport. ''The battle of the gates to heaven'', as the media dubbed it, had officially begun at the space port. Special forces cleared the hangars near the runway and made their way southeast towards the launchpads and the space port facilities, while the amphibious troops with their vehicles made their way towards the defenses at the southwestern portion of the port. Coalition casualties were few, as the special forces had now become used to fighting their former countrymen. The two coalition forces met at the vehicle assembly buildings of the port, and the massive buildings became a temporary prison for all the captured rebels. Vehicles and supplies were exchanged as the forces prepared for rebel reinforcements. Enemy armored vehicles began entering the perimeter of the port, and began engaging coalition forces. Tank-on-tank combat began, and soon the port's facilities began taking damage from the fighting. At 1 PM, nearly 7 hours after the landing, the space port was declared liberated. The Larrean flag was raised on the top of the main VAB, and the caliphate black standard which had waved there for 80 hours was lowered and burned.	+	As the horizon slowly became filled with light, the landing craft raced towards the beaches, and the paratroopers and their vehicles started descending near the runway of the spaceport. While most rebel defenses in the area had been moved towards the south, a formidable force was still present at the space port due to it being spared in the previous day's bombardments. First shots would be fired when the rebels, who had been caught completely off guard, met the coalition special forces while attempting to rearm helicopters near the runway. Simultaneously, the landing craft had deployed almost all their troops and vehicles, and the formation raced towards the spaceport. ''The battle of the gates to heaven'', as the media dubbed it, had officially begun at the space port. Special forces cleared the hangars near the runway and made their way southeast towards the launchpads and the space port facilities, while the amphibious troops with their vehicles made their way towards the defenses at the southwestern portion of the port. Coalition casualties were few, as the special forces had now become used to fighting their former countrymen. The two coalition forces met at the vehicle assembly buildings of the port, and the massive buildings became a temporary prison for all the captured rebels. Vehicles and supplies were exchanged as the forces prepared for rebel reinforcements. Enemy armored vehicles began entering the perimeter of the port, and began engaging coalition forces. Tank-on-tank combat began, and soon the port's facilities began taking damage from the fighting. At 1 PM, nearly 7 hours after the landing, the space port was declared liberated. The Larrean flag was raised on the top of the main VAB, and the caliphate black standard which had waved there for 80 hours was lowered and burned.

	Similar to the southern assault, the northern landing and subsequent liberation went quick once the defenses were knocked down. Around afternoon, once all the fighting at the space port concluded, virtually nothing stood between the coalition forces and progressing southward due to the rebels allocating their resources to the southern front. The sparse population of the north made it such that, even though the northern forces had considerably less troops than the southern forces, they made quick work of the northwestern portion Alecton. At 10 PM, northern forces had reached the northern shore of the Alecton bay and had created a spearhead towards the largest settlement of the bay, where most rebel forces by then had retreated to.		Similar to the southern assault, the northern landing and subsequent liberation went quick once the defenses were knocked down. Around afternoon, once all the fighting at the space port concluded, virtually nothing stood between the coalition forces and progressing southward due to the rebels allocating their resources to the southern front. The sparse population of the north made it such that, even though the northern forces had considerably less troops than the southern forces, they made quick work of the northwestern portion Alecton. At 10 PM, northern forces had reached the northern shore of the Alecton bay and had created a spearhead towards the largest settlement of the bay, where most rebel forces by then had retreated to.

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December 2nd

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	The massive strike prompted the rebels to scramble all of their remaining aircraft into the skies, not anticipating the scale of the counterattack. As time passes, all remaining 25 fighters of the rebels get up in the air, but are picked off one by one. After half an hour in the sky, all rebel fighters had been neutralized. As the formation is running out of missiles, they perform the last part of the operation and proceed to neutralize the rest of the rebel air defenses, rotating out aircraft as they each run out of munitions or fuel. By 7 AM, all major targets in the rebel controlled area are destroyed. Coalition air dominance is established at last, having lost only one aircraft (a crusader II) with no loss of life. The air operation was the largest since the civil war.		The massive strike prompted the rebels to scramble all of their remaining aircraft into the skies, not anticipating the scale of the counterattack. As time passes, all remaining 25 fighters of the rebels get up in the air, but are picked off one by one. After half an hour in the sky, all rebel fighters had been neutralized. As the formation is running out of missiles, they perform the last part of the operation and proceed to neutralize the rest of the rebel air defenses, rotating out aircraft as they each run out of munitions or fuel. By 7 AM, all major targets in the rebel controlled area are destroyed. Coalition air dominance is established at last, having lost only one aircraft (a crusader II) with no loss of life. The air operation was the largest since the civil war.

−	The arrival of mechanized forces during the last night, together with the air strikes, set up the next step of the revised ground operation. Mass coalition artillery fire commenced at 7 AM, now not being in danger of rebel aircraft, and would not stop until 12 hours later and targeting all the rebel encampments near the front line. At 8 AM ''USLS Dresa'' and ''USLS Novum Forsetia'' of the [[New Forsetia class destroyer\|New Forsetia class]] launched cruise missiles into the now devoid of defenses rebel territory, neutralizing the final large military installations. All that is left are the military forces at the space port and the major cities, which due to the risk of civillian casualties had been unscathed. Due to this however, many of the rebel forces moved from their positions towards towns and cities, realizing that the coalition won't bomb them if they hide among civilians.	+	The arrival of mechanized forces during the last night, together with the air strikes, set up the next step of the revised ground operation. Mass coalition artillery fire commenced at 7 AM, now not being in danger of rebel aircraft, and would not stop until 12 hours later and targeting all the rebel encampments near the front line. At 8 AM ''USLS Dresa'' and ''USLS Novum Forsetia'' of the [[New Forsetia class destroyer\|New Forsetia class]] launched cruise missiles into the now devoid of defenses rebel territory, neutralizing the final large military installations. All that is left are the military forces at the space port and the major cities, which due to the risk of civillian casualties had been unscathed. Due to this however, many of the rebel forces moved from their positions towards towns and cities, realizing that the coalition won't bomb them if they hide among civilians. By midnight, the armed forces had flattened almost all defensive positions of the rebels. The plains, swamps and jungles of northern Alecton had now become hazy with dust, and reeked of gunpowder. Due to a severe thunderstorm that rolled in shortly after midnight, operations ceased until the following morning due to the already difficult to traverse terrain having become hazardous.

	=== December 3rd ===		=== December 3rd ===
		+	At 5 AM, the weather conditions improved and ground operations could commence once more. While a path had now been cleared, charging forward would not be the optimal strategy. Since most rebel forces had now gone into hiding among civilian populations, the next phase of operation Concordia would be defined by urban combat. The tanks and artillery which had stationed themselves along the southern front line rolled forward, and swift progress was made by the coalition forces. The armored vehicles belonging to the rebels had become inoperable due to a lack of ammunition, supply lines and fuel. Dozens of vehicles lay scattered among the roads, abandoned yet in perfect condition. The highway system proved effective, just as it had facilitated the blitz-attack of the rebels it now provided a direct route through compromised territory. Progressed would only be slowed down due to coalition forces clearing out towns and cities, to recapture and eliminate remaining rebels. As the convoys moved ever further north and as the sun began descending more and more, liberation of settlements slowed down considerably due to increased ferocity in the skirmished within the cities. Where the rebels had surrendered in droves close to the front line, further north their resolve proved more formidable. Tank combat flared up around sunset, as the remaining operable armored divisions of the rebels had moved further north to prepare for defensive engagements against the coalition forces. At 11 PM, the southern coalition forces had reached the shores of the northern bay.
−	space port recaptured due to SF beach landing, tanks move forward
		+
		+	While the coalition forces in the south were clearing a way through the Alecton heartland, another assault was being carried out. During the thunderstorm of the early morning, at 3 AM, amphibious assault ships of the Delrassi fleet had sailed north, and stationed themselves off the coast near the space port. They carried with them multiple landing craft and supply vehicles, as they were preparing for a beach landing. The thunderstorm, which had become a roadblock for the southern front, had provided cover and concealment for the northern assault. Supplementing the amphibious landing, multiple squadrons of paratroopers of the 1st and 2nd Areittian army brigades would once more attempt a landing, this time also targeting the north. The plan was to capture the space port and liberate northern Alecton, forcing the rebels to fight on two fronts. The operations would commence at sunrise, when conditions were clear.
		+
		+	As the horizon slowly became filled with light, the landing craft raced towards the beaches, and the paratroopers started descending near the runway of the spaceport. While most rebel defenses in the area had been moved towards the south, a formidable force was still present at the space port due to it being spared in the previous day's bombardments. First shots would be fired when the rebels, who had been caught completely off guard, met the coalition special forces while attempting to rearm helicopters near the runway. Simultaneously, the landing craft had deployed almost all their troops and vehicles, and the formation raced towards the spaceport. ''The battle of the gates to heaven'', as the media dubbed it, had officially begun at the space port. Special forces cleared the hangars near the runway and made their way southeast towards the launchpads and the space port facilities, while the amphibious troops with their vehicles made their way towards the defenses at the southwestern portion of the port. Coalition casualties were few, as the special forces had now become used to fighting their former countrymen. The two coalition forces met at the vehicle assembly buildings of the port, and the massive buildings became a temporary prison for all the captured rebels. Vehicles and supplies were exchanged as the forces prepared for rebel reinforcements. Enemy armored vehicles began entering the perimeter of the port, and began engaging coalition forces. Tank-on-tank combat began, and soon the port's facilities began taking damage from the fighting. At 1 PM, nearly 7 hours after the landing, the space port was declared liberated. The Larrean flag was raised on the top of the main VAB, and the caliphate black standard which had waved there for 80 hours was lowered and burned.
		+
		+	Similar to the southern assault, the northern landing and subsequent liberation went quick once the defenses were knocked down. Around afternoon, once all the fighting at the space port concluded, virtually nothing stood between the coalition forces and progressing southward due to the rebels allocating their resources to the southern front. The sparse population of the north made it such that, even though the northern forces had considerably less troops than the southern forces, they made quick work of the northwestern portion Alecton. At 10 PM, northern forces had reached the northern shore of the Alecton bay and had created a spearhead towards the largest settlement of the bay, where most rebel forces by then had retreated to.

	=== December 4th ===		=== December 4th ===

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	== Background ==		== Background ==
−	[[File:Concordia map(1).png\|thumb\|Map of all rebel territory gained and lost during the operation, as well as the air raid of December 2nd. ]]	+	[[File:Concordia map(1).png\|thumb\|Map of all rebel territory gained and lost during the operation, as well as the air raid of December 2nd. \|453x453px]]
	Alectonese Nationalism has historically been a problem within the Larrean Republic, ever since the Unification Front defeated the Caliphate forces during the Forsetti Civil War. Fundementalist Thalassi Krakenism thrives within the rural communities in the densely forested north of the country. Many terrorist organizations and extremist groups within the republic have originated from these deeply religious parts of Alecton-Gallante, but they have historically been dealt with relatively easily by local law enforcement and intelligence. The exception to this rule has been the Thallas Battalion, which has managed to escape from the mainland and has fled the reaches of Larrean law.		Alectonese Nationalism has historically been a problem within the Larrean Republic, ever since the Unification Front defeated the Caliphate forces during the Forsetti Civil War. Fundementalist Thalassi Krakenism thrives within the rural communities in the densely forested north of the country. Many terrorist organizations and extremist groups within the republic have originated from these deeply religious parts of Alecton-Gallante, but they have historically been dealt with relatively easily by local law enforcement and intelligence. The exception to this rule has been the Thallas Battalion, which has managed to escape from the mainland and has fled the reaches of Larrean law.

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Background

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	== Background ==		== Background ==
		+	[[File:Concordia map(1).png\|thumb\|Map of all rebel territory gained and lost during the operation, as well as the air raid of December 2nd. ]]
	Alectonese Nationalism has historically been a problem within the Larrean Republic, ever since the Unification Front defeated the Caliphate forces during the Forsetti Civil War. Fundementalist Thalassi Krakenism thrives within the rural communities in the densely forested north of the country. Many terrorist organizations and extremist groups within the republic have originated from these deeply religious parts of Alecton-Gallante, but they have historically been dealt with relatively easily by local law enforcement and intelligence. The exception to this rule has been the Thallas Battalion, which has managed to escape from the mainland and has fled the reaches of Larrean law.		Alectonese Nationalism has historically been a problem within the Larrean Republic, ever since the Unification Front defeated the Caliphate forces during the Forsetti Civil War. Fundementalist Thalassi Krakenism thrives within the rural communities in the densely forested north of the country. Many terrorist organizations and extremist groups within the republic have originated from these deeply religious parts of Alecton-Gallante, but they have historically been dealt with relatively easily by local law enforcement and intelligence. The exception to this rule has been the Thallas Battalion, which has managed to escape from the mainland and has fled the reaches of Larrean law.

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December 2nd

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	The Grizzlies lead this combined squadron, followed by the two models of Cerberus. The first run is performed on first daylight. The rebel forces, having expected such an attack had scrambled fighters of their own to patrol the skies. 15 Z-80EL's are spotted by the AWACS, and the coalition force is updated on the situation. The Grizzlies jam all incoming transmissions, giving the go ahead to the Griffins to fire their missiles towards the rebel Z-80's. Simultaneously, the Cerberus-B bombers use this opportunity to penetrate and go full afterburner into the rebel territory, each loaded with ten 1000 kg guided bombs as well as two cruise missiles and multiple anti-radiation missiles. This wall of electric noise, missiles, and bombers hit the rebel fighters all at once. Understanding their situation, they immediately drop altitude and try to assess the threat. Right at that moment however, 10 of the 15 Z-80's are splashed by the missiles. Simultaneously, the Cerberus bombers pass under them, having successfully penetrated the first layer of rebel fighters and radar and rapidly approaching the first targets. The remaining bandits fire off their own missiles, having gotten faint signatures from the Grizzlies. While their attack got off successfully, the Z-80's are hit with the second wave of missiles from the coalition forces, and are all shot out of the sky. The Grizzlies dodge the incoming missiles, which arrived out of energy due to having been fired beyond their effective range. The coalition formation, having stood back and only fired a few missiles, now all charge ahead towards the enemy airspace. The bombers, which at this point had reached their targets, deploy their payloads and turn around. A total of 3 airfields (including the largest one, XXXX air force base), 10 SAM sites, 5 radar installations and 2 missile stations were hit in the attack, crippling the most valuable parts of the rebel air defense. With hundreds of square kilometers now being neutralized, the formation splits up and pushes ahead. The Cerberus bombers are given permission to return back to Salred, while the rest of the formation prepares for the second phase of the attack.		The Grizzlies lead this combined squadron, followed by the two models of Cerberus. The first run is performed on first daylight. The rebel forces, having expected such an attack had scrambled fighters of their own to patrol the skies. 15 Z-80EL's are spotted by the AWACS, and the coalition force is updated on the situation. The Grizzlies jam all incoming transmissions, giving the go ahead to the Griffins to fire their missiles towards the rebel Z-80's. Simultaneously, the Cerberus-B bombers use this opportunity to penetrate and go full afterburner into the rebel territory, each loaded with ten 1000 kg guided bombs as well as two cruise missiles and multiple anti-radiation missiles. This wall of electric noise, missiles, and bombers hit the rebel fighters all at once. Understanding their situation, they immediately drop altitude and try to assess the threat. Right at that moment however, 10 of the 15 Z-80's are splashed by the missiles. Simultaneously, the Cerberus bombers pass under them, having successfully penetrated the first layer of rebel fighters and radar and rapidly approaching the first targets. The remaining bandits fire off their own missiles, having gotten faint signatures from the Grizzlies. While their attack got off successfully, the Z-80's are hit with the second wave of missiles from the coalition forces, and are all shot out of the sky. The Grizzlies dodge the incoming missiles, which arrived out of energy due to having been fired beyond their effective range. The coalition formation, having stood back and only fired a few missiles, now all charge ahead towards the enemy airspace. The bombers, which at this point had reached their targets, deploy their payloads and turn around. A total of 3 airfields (including the largest one, XXXX air force base), 10 SAM sites, 5 radar installations and 2 missile stations were hit in the attack, crippling the most valuable parts of the rebel air defense. With hundreds of square kilometers now being neutralized, the formation splits up and pushes ahead. The Cerberus bombers are given permission to return back to Salred, while the rest of the formation prepares for the second phase of the attack.

−	The massive strike prompted the rebels to scramble all of their remaining aircraft into the skies, not anticipating the scale of the counterattack. As time passes, all remaining 25 fighters of the rebels get up in the air, but are picked off one by one. After half an hour in the sky, all rebel fighters had been neutralized. As the formation is running out of missiles, they perform the last part of the operation and proceed to neutralize the rest of the rebel air defenses, rotating out aircraft as they each run out of munitions or fuel. By 7 AM, all major targets in the rebel controlled area are destroyed. Coalition air dominance is established at last, having lost only one aircraft with no loss of life. The air operation was the largest since the civil war.	+	The massive strike prompted the rebels to scramble all of their remaining aircraft into the skies, not anticipating the scale of the counterattack. As time passes, all remaining 25 fighters of the rebels get up in the air, but are picked off one by one. After half an hour in the sky, all rebel fighters had been neutralized. As the formation is running out of missiles, they perform the last part of the operation and proceed to neutralize the rest of the rebel air defenses, rotating out aircraft as they each run out of munitions or fuel. By 7 AM, all major targets in the rebel controlled area are destroyed. Coalition air dominance is established at last, having lost only one aircraft (a crusader II) with no loss of life. The air operation was the largest since the civil war.

	The arrival of mechanized forces during the last night, together with the air strikes, set up the next step of the revised ground operation. Mass coalition artillery fire commenced at 7 AM, now not being in danger of rebel aircraft, and would not stop until 12 hours later and targeting all the rebel encampments near the front line. At 8 AM ''USLS Dresa'' and ''USLS Novum Forsetia'' of the [[New Forsetia class destroyer\|New Forsetia class]] launched cruise missiles into the now devoid of defenses rebel territory, neutralizing the final large military installations. All that is left are the military forces at the space port and the major cities, which due to the risk of civillian casualties had been unscathed. Due to this however, many of the rebel forces moved from their positions towards towns and cities, realizing that the coalition won't bomb them if they hide among civilians.		The arrival of mechanized forces during the last night, together with the air strikes, set up the next step of the revised ground operation. Mass coalition artillery fire commenced at 7 AM, now not being in danger of rebel aircraft, and would not stop until 12 hours later and targeting all the rebel encampments near the front line. At 8 AM ''USLS Dresa'' and ''USLS Novum Forsetia'' of the [[New Forsetia class destroyer\|New Forsetia class]] launched cruise missiles into the now devoid of defenses rebel territory, neutralizing the final large military installations. All that is left are the military forces at the space port and the major cities, which due to the risk of civillian casualties had been unscathed. Due to this however, many of the rebel forces moved from their positions towards towns and cities, realizing that the coalition won't bomb them if they hide among civilians.